Posted at 9:15 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Lei Day queen, court contest set for Saturday
Advertiser Staff
Lei Day is not till May 1, but residents are invited to attend the lei queen and court selection competition, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park.
This year's event marks the 80th anniversary of the Lei Day or May Day celebration. Queens are selected from rotating age groups; this year's it's 31-54.
Competitors are Sheila Lehuanani Kaho'okele, Paulette Mililani Nakamatsu, Carlene Uakealehua Agbayani, Daveanne Manu Anana-Okamura, Kalei'hihi Ka'ohikula Fermantez, Kelly Patricia Ka'imilani Sheather and Carmen Keanianuenue Rodrigues.
The free program begins at 9 a.m., lei-making competition at 9:30 a.m., with competition from 10:45 a.m. A hula competition begins at 1 p.m., with the lei queen and princesses named at 2 p.m.
Information: 692-5531.
